The round, sweet eyes of a seal don’t only make these acrobatic mammals one of the cutest creatures in the sea but have a highly functional purpose as well. Seals have excellent underwater vision, especially in dark and murky waters. Being deep divers, sometimes reaching depths of up to 100 meters, having this increased ability to see in low light conditions is not only beneficial, but necessary to survive. Their bodies have also adapted to allow for these deeper, longer dives better than other marine mammals. Seal’s blood contains special properties allowing them to absorb more oxygen than other marine mammals, therefore allowing them to do these deep, long dives with ease.

Seals live and sleep both on land and in the water. Their whiskers play an essential role in helping them search for food. A seals’ whiskers can feel the slightest movement underwater and locate their prey’s size and distance up to 100 meters away! Being good acrobats and very playful underwater makes diving with seals a lot of fun. Click here to find the best places in the world to dive with these fun, curious animals.